RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Mines Athletic department is pleased to announce the hiring of Rob Sales as the new Wellness Center Director.

Sales is not new to those familiar with South Dakota Mines as he has worked in the student success center as an advisor as well as an assistant coach with the football program for the last several years.

"We are excited to announce Rob as the new Wellness Center Director at South Dakota Mines", said Interim Director of Athletics Cassie Kosiba. "This position serves a crucial role on campus in promoting fitness and wellness for our students, staff and faculty and I am confident the relationships he developed during his time in the student success office the past five years will serve him well as he works to increase engagement across campus."

His first stint with South Dakota Mines came from 2013-14, before coming back in 2017 and being here since.

In addition to his time with SDM, Sales has worked in various high schools including Rapid City Stevens and Rapid City Central along with stops at Cherry Creek High School, ThunderRidge High School and Araphoe High School before making Rapid City his home.

Sales earned his bachelor's degree in physical and special education from Black Hills State University before going on to earn his master's degree in sport management from Adams State University.

About South Dakota Mines
The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) and NCAA Division II offering 13 men's and women's varsity intercollegiate athletic programs. The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference is a premier NCAA Division II conference with 15 members, as well as four associate members, located in the states of California, Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Utah.